Earth Hour 2019

On Saturday 30th March, we will be taking part in the significant ‘La Hora del Planeta’ (Earth Hour) to make a contribution to helping the planet both environmentally and socially. Earth Hour is the largest global initiative championing environmental conservation, and this year the objective is even greater than before:⁣ ⁣To raise awareness of climate […]

March 14, 2019

Hotels | March 2019

Instagrammers of Peru

This year Peru was included in the list of the world’s most Instagrammable places. With more than half a million visitors to Machu Picchu every year, the historical Incan site has over 2 million tagged posts on Instagram. At Inkaterra we love to hear, see and listen to all of our guests’ unique experiences during […]

March 8, 2019

Conservation and Sustainability | March 2019

Sustainable Farming at Inkaterra

With over 40 years of experience pursuing sustainable tourism initiatives, Inkaterra is well known for our positive approach to environmentally conscious travel. By preserving the environment surrounding our hotels, and educating guests and locals alike on the importance of conservation, we have always led the way when it comes to sustainability in hospitality. However, it […]

February 14, 2019

Events | February 2019

A Peruvian Valentine

Like many countries around the world, Peru celebrates Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Throughout Peru and much of Latin America locals will be sharing love and appreciation with friends, family and significant others, with many referring to the day as Dia del Amor y la Amistad (Day of Love and Friendship). Friends exchanging gifts are […]

January 25, 2019

Hotels | January 2019

The Ancient Ritual of Coca Leaf Reading in the Andes

In Peru, the coca leaf has a rich and important history, with many Peruvians valuing the leaves as highly as gold. The Incas treasured coca not only for its medicinal properties, but also for the integral part it played in their sacred rites and rituals. South Americans have cultivated coca plants for nearly 8,000 years. […]

Peter Wilson and family explore Machu Picchu in the cloud

January 11, 2019

Events | January 2019

Testimonial: Peter Wilson, British adventurer

In December 2018, Inkaterra was extremely excited to welcome renowned British helicopter pilot and adventurer Peter Wilson to a number of Inkaterra hotels during his ‘Three Journeys Round’ project in Latin America. As part of Peter’s project he travelled with his whole family to Peru, and whilst here, enjoyed staying at four of our unique […]

December 28, 2018

Events | December 2018

Santuranticuy and New Years in Cusco

Cusco is known for its famous celebrations over this festive period. It has long since been a place for revellers to congregate over Christmas and New Years, namely for its unique and distinguished location within the Andean mountain range. In the lead up to Christmas, Cusco is transformed by local artisans to welcome Santuranticuy, meaning […]

December 14, 2018

Events | December 2018

A Moment to Marvel: Momento Selva at Inkaterra Guides Field Station – Madre de Dios / Tambopata

From 27th to 30th November 2018, the entire Madre de Dios-Tambopata region of Peru celebrated the 2018 edition of Momento Selva. Momento Selva is an annual event, organised by world renown Chef, Virgilio Martínez, and dedicated to sustainability of local communities, culinary tradition, and the environment; bringing together chefs, academics, artisans and craftworkers, farmers and […]

December 7, 2018

Events | December 2018

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Catholicism is now seamlessly integrated throughout Peruvian culture which has led to much of our national calendar being allocated to special holy days. One such day of celebration and worship, amongst believers, unfolds on December 8th throughout Peru and much of the Catholic world. For Peruvian inhabitants, December 8th has been ordained a public holiday […]

Luisella - Manager at Inkaterra La Casona

November 30, 2018

Experiences | November 2018

In Conversation with Luisella Garmendia, Resident Manager at Inkaterra La Casona

Luisella Garmendia, who is currently the Resident Manager at Inkaterra’s Cusco hotel ‘La Casona’, is celebrating a decade working with Inkaterra this year. Having first been drawn to Inkaterra due to the exclusive experience we offer guests at all of our properties and the specialism in the environment and preserving local cultures, 10 years later […]